CHED Scholarship 2023

• The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has opened the application for its Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• The scholarship is aimed at supporting academically talented students, with priority given to underprivileged and homeless citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents or their dependents.
• The scholarship is open to incoming first-year college students pursuing an undergraduate degree in CHED recognized priority programs in private higher education institutions, state universities and colleges, or local universities and colleges.
• To be eligible for CMSP, the applicant must be a Filipino citizen, graduating high school student/graduate with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 90%.
• The scholarship covers tuition and other fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and a book connectivity allowance, and recipients may only receive one government-funded financial assistance program.

What is CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP)

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) is a government-funded scholarship offered by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines. The program is aimed at supporting academically talented students, particularly those who belong to special groups such as underprivileged and homeless citizens, persons with disabilities, and solo parents or their dependents. The scholarship is open to incoming first-year college students pursuing an undergraduate degree in CHED recognized priority programs in private higher education institutions, state universities and colleges, or local universities and colleges. The scholarship covers tuition and other fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and a book connectivity allowance, and recipients may only receive one government-funded financial assistance program.

Scholarship

A scholarship is a sort of financial aid offered to students to help with the expense of their education. Academic accomplishment, financial need, or a mix of the two are routinely used to award scholarships. They may be obtained from a variety of sources and utilized in a wide range of instructional programs. Scholarships strive to make education more inexpensive and accessible, allowing students to focus on their academics and accomplish their objectives without worrying about money.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the CMSP (CHED Scholarship), applicants must meet the following requirements:

a. Be a Filipino citizen
b. Be a graduating high school student/High school graduate with a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 90%
c. Belong to a special group of persons, such as underprivileged and Homeless Citizens under Republic Act (RA) No. 7279, Persons with Disability (PWDs) under RA No. 7277 as amended, Solo Parents and/or their Dependents under RA 8371, and must submit certifications and/or identification cards (IDs) issued by the appropriate offices or agencies.
d. Avail of only one government-funded financial assistance program.
e. Intend to enroll in a course that is on the list of CHED Priority Programs.

Documentary Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documentary requirements:

a. Citizenship: Certified true copy of Birth Certificate
b. Academic Requirements:

• High school report card for incoming freshmen students eligible for college; and
• Duly certified true copy of grades for Grade 11 and 1st semester of Grade 12 for graduating high school students

c. Income Requirements (whichever is applicable)

• Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents or guardian;
• Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR);
• Certificate of Indigence either from their Barangay or Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
• Case Study report from DSWD; and
• Latest copy of contract or proof of income, for the children of Overseas Filipino Workers and seafarers

d. Other Requirement

• Identification Card (ID) – Special Group (Underprivileged or Homeless, PWD, Solo Parent, Senior Citizen, Indigenous People)

Financial Assistance

The scholarship program will cover tuition and other school fees, as well as a stipend for living expenses, which will either be given directly to the scholarship recipients or through their higher education institutions. Additionally, the program will provide a book connectivity allowance per semester of the academic year until the completion of the degree program.

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How to Apply CHED Scholarship?

1. Prepare the complete documentary requirements
2. Scan the documentary requirements clearly.
3. Send the application and documents ONLINE to your respective CHED Regional Office.

Application Deadline

CHED Scholarship Program Deadline is on (TBA).

The deadline to apply for the CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CHED Scholarship Program) is fast approaching, with the cutoff date set for May 31, 2023. This is a valuable opportunity for students in the Philippines who are looking to further their education, and it is important to take note of the deadline to ensure that you have the chance to apply for this generous scholarship program. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an incoming first-year college student, the CHED Merit Scholarship Program can help you achieve your educational goals without the burden of financial stress. So don’t wait – mark the deadline on your calendar and make sure to submit your application on time!

Conclusion

The CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CHED Scholarship) in the Philippines is open for applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. It is for talented students, with priority given to those in need such as the underprivileged, homeless, disabled, and solo parents. College students in their first year, studying CHED priority programs in private or public universities, can apply. To be eligible, applicants must be Filipino citizens, recent high school graduates with a 90% average, and belong to a special group. The scholarship will cover tuition, living expenses, and a book allowance. Only one government scholarship is allowed. The deadline will be announce soon.